LSU (3-0) clobbered Idaho 63-14, but it was previous No. 2 USC's loss to Stanford that allowed the Tigers to advance. Alabama (3-0) defeated Arkansas, 52-0, and received 58 first place votes. LSU received two first place votes. USC tumbled to No. 13.

Oregon moved up to No. 3, Florida State was No. 4 and Georgia No. 5. Stanford (3-0) broke into the top 10 at No. 9.